The royal future: after Diana, Britons take stock of their monarchy

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The death of the Princess of Wales, and the public rites of mourning that followed, may signal a permanent change in Britons' perceptions of the monarchy. Chief beneficiary will likely by new Prime Minister Tony Blair's reform program, including abolition of hereditary House of Lords seats.

United Kingdom, Political aspects, Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Monarchy, British monarchy, Diana, Princess of Wales

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Tobacco's soft sell

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Canadian Health Minister Diane Marleau released new guidelines for tobacco industry sponsorship of cultural and arts events, that will be discussed in public meetings during Feb 1996. Many arts organizations fear cutbacks in tobacco industry backing will cause major funding problems.

Laws, regulations and rules, Social policy, Tobacco industry, Corporate sponsorship, Canada. Health Canada, Marleau, Diane

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The billiard boom: pool has gone respectable - and women take the cue

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Billiards is gaining in respectability and popularity in Canada, and an increasing number of women are taking up the sport. There are several versions of billiards, but snooker is the most-commonly played version in Canada.

Social aspects, Canada, Appreciation, Recreation, Billiards, Billiard players

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